The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is still months away, but several Cincinnati Reds players are making the case to be part of the festivities at Truist Park in Atlanta later this summer. While fan voting plays a major role in which players get selected, performance can outbid popularity on occasion.
Obviously Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene — two of the most recognizable players on the Reds roster — will be in the mix to represent Cincinnati in this year’s Midsummer Classic. But a handful of other Reds players will be looking to join the discussion as well.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at four Reds players whose early-season success could vault them into the MLB All-Star conversation.
4 unexpected Reds who are suddenly crashing the 2025 All-Star conversation
The Cincinnati Reds have some unexpected players making a strong case for the 2025 All-Star Game. Here are four Reds players suddenly crashing the conversation:
1. *Noelvi Marte, Third Baseman*: Marte’s surprising start to the season has made him a sleeper candidate for the All-Star Game. After a forgettable 2024 season and a tough spring training, Marte has reemerged as one of the most impactful bats in the Reds lineup.
2. *Graham Ashcraft, Pitcher*: Ashcraft’s transition to the bullpen has been seamless, with a 0.57 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 15.2 innings. While his role might make it harder to get selected, his performance could earn him a spot.
3. *Gavin Lux, Infielder/Outfielder*: Lux is swinging a hot bat, currently boasting a .317 batting average that’s top-10 in the National League. If he can sustain this performance, he might follow in the footsteps of players like Luis Arráez, who has made the All-Star Game multiple times with his high batting average.
4. *Nick Lodolo, Pitcher*: Lodolo is showing he’s more than capable of being an ace for the Reds. With a 2.25 ERA, sixth-best in the NL among starters, and a low WHIP, Lodolo is making a strong case for his first All-Star appearance. He’s been neck and neck with Hunter Greene in the battle to be the Reds’ ace.
These players are exceeding expectations and making a strong case for All-Star consideration.
